Cumberland Medical Center’s - “In the Know”
Continuing our discussion with
patient safety, patients can implement “extra”
procedures to aid in their hospitalization being trouble free.
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SPIRIT OF RELAY
Crossville TN—Teams of Cumberland
County residents will gather at the Cumberland County Community
Complex on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. for an overnight
relay against cancer. Relay for Life is a family-oriented
team event where participants walk relay-style around the
track and take part in fun activities off the track. Read
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SARAH FOSTER, RN, NAMED CARE AMBASSADOR FOR APRIL, 2008
Cumberland Medical Center is pleased
to announce that Sarah Foster, RN, with the Emergency Department
has been chosen as CMC’s CARE Ambassador for April,
2008. Sarah Foster has worked at Cumberland Medical Center
since November 27, 2006. Read
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ROTARY DONATES TO SMHS LIBRARY
The Crossville Breakfast
Rotary Club recently donated checks totaling $1,000.00 to
purchase books for the Stone Memorial High School Library.
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CELEBRATE NURSES WEEK - MAY 6-12, 2008
Cumberland Medical Center
is proud to recognize National Nurses Week which will be celebrated
May 6 – 12, 2008. Annually, National Nurses Week begins
on May 6, the traditional National Nurses Day, and ends on
May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of nursing
as a modern profession. Read
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CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER KEEPING YOU “IN THE KNOW”
Healthcare certainly is different
from the care rendered twenty years ago! Today, patients are
encouraged to participate in their health plan. All patients
have a right to receive care as well as a right to understand
and make informed decisions regarding that care. Read
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SAINT THOMAS HEART INSTITUTE
SPONSORS CUMBERLAND COUNTY CARDIAC / PULMONARY REHABILITATION
ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saint Thomas Heart Institute has
signed on as a 2008 Corporate Platinum sponsor for the C.P.R.
Alumni Golf Tournament. This provides a significant financial
boost for our 2008 fundraising efforts. Read
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"KEEPING YOU IN THE
KNOW: ADMISSION STATUS"
Many patients admitted to Cumberland
Medical Center are admitted as an “Observation Patient”.
In an effort to decrease confusion and enhance understanding,
we will review WHY this status is ordered and WHAT this means
to you as a patient. Read More...
CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER KEEPING YOU "IN THE KNOW"
At Cumberland Medical Center, we
are dedicated to keeping our community informed of all current
billing regulations; especially Medicare billing practices.
When patients arrive at our facility for same day surgery
or are admitted to a nursing unit for “observation”
status, Medicare does NOT reimburse or cover the cost of medications
taken orally. Read More...
EDWIN
S. ANDERSON NAMED PRESIDENT OF CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER
The Board of Directors
of Cumberland Medical Center announced today that Ed Anderson
has been named President of Cumberland Medical Center. Read
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CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER HONORED WITH AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S
COMPANY OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
The American Cancer Society is
pleased to announce that Cumberland Medical Center has been
recognized with a Company of Excellence award. The honor is
bestowed on companies that partner with the American Cancer
Society in the fight against cancer. Read
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CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER CARIAC REHABILITATION RECEIVES NATIONAL
CERTIFICATION
Cumberland Medical Center’s
Cardiac Rehabilitation program has received National Certification
through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Rehabilitation. Adhering to national program guidelines is
a significant challenge. Read
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY CARDIAC / PULMONARY REHABILITATION ALUMNI
2008 GOLF TOURNAMENT
Mark your calendar now
for the 10th annual Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Alumni
Golf Tournament. We hope many of you will join us for a fun-filled
day and support our efforts in the fight against heart disease.
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AMERICAN CANCER
SOCIETY’S 2008 RELAY FOR LIFE OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF
The American Cancer Society’s
2008 Relay for Life was officially started at the recent Team
Captains’ kickoff meeting on Thursday, January 17th,
2008, in the Cumberland Medical Center Conference Center.
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METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPH AURES - WHAT
IS IT?
Everywhere we turn these days,
we hear news reports about Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus
or MRSA. But what exactly is it? First, it’s important
to know “What is Staphylococcus aureus?”
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PICC’S
ARE HERE
PICC (Peripherally Inserted
Central Catheter) Procedures will be performed in Endoscopy
Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with
the last PICC procedure of the day starting by 1:00 p.m. Read
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TOP 200 HOSPITALS
INGENIX, a nationally recognized
leader in solutions for streamlining coding, regulatory, and
reimbursement processes, has completed its fourth annual national
study of inpatient coding performance. The top 200 coding
hospitals for 2007 list has now been published. “We
are pleased to announce that Cumberland Medical Center is
included in this list. Read
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